Which is the hottest month in Christchurch?

The hottest time of year in Christchurch is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Christchurch?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Christchurch with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Christchurch?

The sunniest time of year in Christchurch is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Christchurch?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Christchurch in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Christchurch

Q: When is the best time to visit Christchurch?

The best times to visit Christchurch, New Zealand are in January and February Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Christchurch, New Zealand are in January and February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Christchurch by month

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When is the best time to visit Christchurch?

The best times to visit Christchurch, New Zealand are in January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4.5
Feb
3.5
Mar
2
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
2.5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

72
Jan
72
Feb
68
Mar
63
Apr
57
May
52
Jun
52
Jul
54
Aug
57
Sep
63
Oct
66
Nov
70
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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Sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for New Zealand (Christchurch) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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